Burt vs Cook County
Burt has the higher audience score (10/10 against 7.5/10 for Cook County). Burt is the shorter watch at 1h 18m compared with 1h 33m. Cook County is the older of the two (2009 against 2025). Both are drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.
| Burt | Cook County | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 10.0/10 | ★ 7.5/10 |
| Year | 2025 | 2009 |
| Length | 1h 18m | 1h 33m |
| Genres | Comedy, Drama | Drama |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Joe Burke | David Pomes |
| Main cast | Oliver Cooper, Olivia Luccardi, Brenda Vaccaro, John Karna, Louis Lombardi | Anson Mount, Xander Berkeley, Rutherford Cravens, Brandon Smith, Polly Cole |
Synopsis
Burt
Burt, a 69-year-old musician with Parkinson’s, has his life turned upside down when a man from New York shows up claiming to be his son. Having always dreamed of being a father, Burt embraces Sammy and invites him to stay for the weekend, where he lives with his grumpy landlord.
Cook County
Living in a small town amongst a house full of crystal meth abusers, 17-year-old Abe wrestles to beat a meth addiction while struggling to protect himself and his young niece from his abusive uncle Bump. When Sonny returns home from prison seeking redemption for his son Abe, the two must navigate the treacherous waters created by Bump, who will do almost anything to maintain a dangerous lifestyle fueled by crystal meth.
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